I reformatted a clients machine using Windows XP Pro Setup CD due to a massive amount of Viruses. They did not have their Drivers CDs, so I did the system restore from Windows Desktop, not, system-bootup. We changed the owners name to their last name (family pc). A few folders from the previous...

In spite of having Symantec anti-virus, with updated definitions, a virus has got into our network. Virus scans on several computers report a virus in folder C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\_qbothome\msadvapi.dll. In spite of settings to view hidden folders, Windows Explorer does not show the...

I acquired a TROJAN that has become a bit of a problem to get rid. I have tried reformatting my flash drive since that's where it originated with no results. It has jumped to my laptop and though it does not seem to be causing a problem I still would like to clear it. I have change virus protection...

We have three layers in our network Core, Distribution and Access this is an campus network wherein all the users are connected to access layer.I wanted to know that is there any command which will aleart me on my Switch either on Core or Access for Virus which is on the users PC by showing MAC...

Some computers that I "support" have come down with Conficker and I was wondering what, if any, sort of performance or network issues I will potentially deal with until I am able to remediate the issue.

I am getting critical system error announcements with my computer and says I need to get it fixed. It says I need to download some kind of repair site. Well I did and it told me the problems I have but in order to fix the problem I have to pay for it. I dont have the money right now. According to...

If I am getting lots of popups coming on most web pages and when I close them down they still appears nothing stops them even Norton's internet security. Also I have been getting phone calls from someone that says my computer is infected and asks me to turn it on so they can talk me through how to...

Hi our organization is facing onslaught of the HALLMARK virus.Symantec has no TA\update on this latest variant as of today i.e. JAN 13-2009 If anyone has experienced this Virus in corporate environment please share your comments and suggestions for mitigating the adverse impact of this Virus.By the...

Somebody was on my system and viewing pages they should not have been and now I have a virus. A window comes up that says Resident Shield Alert c:\windows\system32\phc5j4j0ee5l.bmp,it also says threat name is "trojan horse Generic_c.0YJ. I've tried doing a system restore, but that didn't work and...

Recently, on my laptop, I got a few viruses. Some of the registry keys have been notoriously difficult to remove. These are strains that AVG anti-virus, Spybot Search and Destroy, McAffee, and Trend Micro weren't even able to get rid of...and I had to do manually. With that in mind, I'm sure there...

Hi, I'm sorry if I had chosen the wrong recipient. I am running Windows 2000. When I open my browser (IE 6.0) I get this:res://shdocpv.dll/blank.htmOrres://C:WinntSystem32shdocpv.dllsecurity.htm Please help me to get rid of this. Thanks!

A short time ago, author Wes Noonan wrote some tips for SearchWindowsSecurity.com about deperimeterization. He explained how security is always pitted against business needs, and perimeters have become porous because businesses require traffic from SMTP, HTTP or VPNs to pass through the firewall....

I know this might sound like a broad question but I'm looking to start a good discussion here. For many SMBs, acquiring malware sometimes feels like an inevitability (despite putting in different security patches/antivirus software/etc.). I'm not looking to talk about the prevention of viruses but...

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